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. . . hello, again! it's lovely to see you -- currently writing from a cosy seat in front of the fire, in a spectacular lodge of warm, time-worn wood, elegant floor coverings and tartan sofas, and our beautiful two-day stay here has come to a close on this blustery, sunny friday, and after spending yesterday afternoon sipping champagne in a stunning handcrafted mahogany boat [a hacker craft, for those who know their boats] in a favourite pair of wide-legged jeans and trench, was reminded of how nautical inspiration moves perfectly from hazy summer mornings to crisp autumn days . . .

{p.s.} regular posting shall resume next week & there is so much to tell you! x





shown, clockwise from top: miu miu $1,595 | prada $995 | z spoke zac posen handbags $450 | rebecca taylor $295


{images: that kind of woman; nina rindt, wife of formula one lotus-ford team racer jochen rindt, keeping time in a pit stop at the silverstone circuit during the british grand prix, 1969 via blog do ico & tomboy style; that kind of woman; that kind of woman; sasha pivovarova by tbc for the reserved fall winter 11/12 campaign via a dustjacket attic; photography by aaron dyer for nylon magazine, scans via things i love}

. . . such fun to see liu wen in j.crew's latest lookbook, and in stripes, no less, as well as velvet city shorts, fitted blazers and wide-legged jeans, silk blouses and soft cardigans in the prettiest shade of pink . . .









{p.s.} also fun: jessica stam for j.crew

{images: liu wen for j.crew's looks we love lookbook via fashion gone rogue}

. . . sometimes, a gold and white summer dress with sandals & pearls; and other times, a trench, cuffed jeans & heels -- but had never considered a denim shirt with pink wide-legged pants, or a cropped trenched with city shorts {so utterly chic!} -- the dsquared2 resort collection is filled with these perfect combinations, all intermingled with a sophisticated seventies feel, and a dash of rock and refined . . .









{dsquared2 resort 2012 collection via style.com}

"I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes."

. . . most often drawn to pale & pretty neutrals, both at home and in the closet -- nude, blush and champagne and, for good measure, always black . . . but goldenrod is a hue have yet to perfect, but in the form of an insanely stylish and belted jacket and paired with an indescribably lovely shade of green and a gorgeously patterned scarf, it may just be the very colour of autumn . . .

{image: hanne gaby odiele via altamira: models off duty}

. . . a perfectly wonderful week and so many things still to look forward to, but for now, dreaming of enchanting weekend things, of saturday morning crêpes and sunday afternoon light . . .

hope it's beautiful where you are,
xo






{a few lovely links:}
* lovely, lovely: jackie in spain
* everywhere: but just so charming
* collection: bedside tables
* fashion photography: natalia by poalo roversi & more natalia
* wit + delight: mis-matched china & flowers for a spring wedding
* spring things: spool vases
* summer inspiration: the cherry blossom girl
* interior inspiration: fancy foyers
* thanks so much for: this & this & this & this & this

{lucky magazine guest posts:}
* monday: pretty pastels
* tuesday: the classic trench
* wednesday: little white dresses
* thursday: weekend carryalls
* friday: nautical inspiration

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* spring things: bicycles
* two lovely things: mirror, mirror
* utterly charming: the colour of cherry blossoms
* perfectly ornate: shoes, shoes, shoes
* colour inspiration: glamorous gold
* & of course, a million thank yous

xo

{images: scans, glamour uk august 2008}

. . . still obsessed with mike & chris

{via oh joy!}